THIS THING

1 Kings 13:34 (NKJV) 34 And this thing was the sin of the house of Jeroboam, so as to exterminate and destroy it from the face of the earth. 
    When my children were younger they often said, "Daddy I want to be like you," that will fill a father with exceptional pride. Our children grow up too fast, imitating their surroundings, they often are mislead by the pier pressure of others, they are tempted to do things we would never have considered in our youth. The child in your home has observed every action and word that has originated from you, the things good and bad in your house have become a part of their decision making process.

    What now happens as adults in their lives has much to do with what they have been taught to consider, as in the kings of the Old Testament, some followed God, most "Did not do as their father David." What happened, they allowed their heart to lead them astray, Jesus says, "For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, ...," Mark 7:21 (NKJV) the heart is where Jesus transforms the sinner who needs Him, into a follower. 

     Friend you still have influence over your children it is not to late to say, "Do not let your actions lead your heart astray from the Lord!" Help yourself and your children to know God expects us to follow Him in ALL our ways.

Heavenly Father we need a touch from You, we are in need Oh God, of your hand in our lives. Help us to look up and not at our surroundings. May our thoughts seek You and your ways Lord. Amen